The bear cub was miserable. Her father, the leader of the pack,
had left a month ago to find them winter shelter and had not yet
returned. Everyone went on as if nothing had changed.

One evening the cub had a dream in which her father appeared and said,
Daughter, I know you grieve for me, but your burden is too heavy to carry alone.
Share it with the others and let them comfort you.
Sharing will only lighten your load, and if you can accept help now
you will find it easier to give when others are in need.

The next morning the little cub woke with a much lighter heart.
As it turns out, everyone in the pack shared the same dream.
There was much hugging and crying and reaching out and healing.

We can easily lighten our loads by asking support from those who
love us, knowing our turn to help will come.